THOMAS CLAYTON BEASLEY
Vonore,TN
Summary
Experienced and motivated firefighter/AEMT with proven fireground leadership under pressure, instruction, and mentorship experience. Proven leader with a strong record of performance in fire operations, emergency medical services, training and development, risk management, and inter-agency coordination, seeking promotion to engineer at Sevierville Fire Department to contribute through decisive command presence, training development, and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Instructor
Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy
Bell Buckle, Tennessee
12.2025 - Current
- Chosen by head of pump program to teach the pump series across the state.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for emergency response personnel.
- Assessed student performance through practical evaluations and written tests.
- Mentored new instructors in curriculum implementation and classroom management.
- Coordinated with local fire departments to improve training effectiveness.
Firefighter / Advanced EMT
Sevierville Fire Dept
Sevierville, Tennessee
10.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated fireground decision-making under pressure.
- Active in training and progressive skill development.
- Active member of the Sevierville Honor Guard team.
- Active member of the Sevierville drone team.
- Active member of Sevierville training committee.
- Responsible for the mentorship of probationary firefighters while assigned to Station 1.
- Hand-picked as an instructor, and directly involved in the planning of the upcoming recruit class.
- Assisted in operations for communications for Smoky Mountain Weekend.
- Recorded data for GIS placement of citywide hydrant mapping.
- Team player in actively supporting the mission of the Sevierville Fire Department.
Lieutenant / Training Officer
Tri-Community Fire Department
MADISONVILLE, TN
04.2017 - Current
- Oversaw training, radios, hose/nozzle testing and selection, and hydrants.
- Lead recruitment, retention, and risk-reduction programs.
- Instructed multiple 64-hour Basic Firefighter courses as lead instructor.
- Adapted full-time strategies for volunteer operations.
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with organizational policies.
- Developed and implemented standard operating guidelines and automatic aid agreements for five county-wide departments.
- Designed specifications for $30,000 of loose tools and equipment for rural water supply.
- Experienced in bid specifications for government purchasing.
- Maintained training records for the volunteer educational incentive program.
- Maintained records on hydrant mapping software, alerting software.
- Responsible for onboarding new volunteer firefighters.
Education
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Walter State Community College
Sevierville05-2025
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Walters State Community College
Sevierville12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Forestry Technology
Hiwassee College
Madisonville05-2019
High School Diploma -
First Assembly Christian School
Cordova, TN05-2016
Skills
- Fireground leadership
- Tactical decision-making
- Training development
- Radio operations
- Apparatus operations
- Rope rescue technician
- Water rescue technician
- Confined space rescue technician
- Recruitment and retention
- Public engagement
- Risk reduction
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership and crew supervision
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
• Firefighter I & II
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Fire Instructor I
• Confined Space, Rope, Swiftwater Rescue Technician
• Tennessee Smoke Diver
• NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor
• FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Fire Instructor I
• Confined Space, Rope, Swiftwater Rescue Technician
• Tennessee Smoke Diver
• NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor
• FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
References
Chad Leming-Monroe County EMA director & Tri-Community Fire Department Chief, (423) 295-5521, mc.ema@monroetn.com
Josh Roach- Captain, Athens Fire Department
(423) 506-7984, jroach@englewoodfiretn.org
Josh Nelson- Lieutenant, Sweetwater Fire Department
(423) 271-1256, J.nel1995@yahoo.com
Lowell Russell- State Representative, 21st District of Tennessee
(615) 741-3736 rep.lowell.russell@capitol.tn.gov
Timeline
Instructor
Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy
12.2025 - Current
Firefighter / Advanced EMT
Sevierville Fire Dept
10.2021 - Current
Lieutenant / Training Officer
Tri-Community Fire Department
04.2017 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Walter State Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Walters State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Forestry Technology
Hiwassee College
High School Diploma -
First Assembly Christian School